Hamster-Powered Generator? Why Not

This might change the world of nanotechnology as a hamster can power a nanogenerator out of the hamster running on the treadmill."They are manufacturing generators out of piezoelectric nanowires. The latest model in fact consists of zinc-oxide nanowires connected to one...

Mars Lander Succumbs to Winter

"Mission managers said Monday that they had not heard from the NASA spacecraft for a week and that they thought it had probably fallen quiet for good.“At this time, we’re pretty convinced that the vehicle is...

Humble sticky tape emits powerful X-rays

"Peeling ordinary sticky tape can generate bursts of X-rays intense enough to produce an image of the bones in your fingers."

Joe's Gaffe: Say It Ain't So

"There is no question that when Barack Obama sat down and listed out the pros and cons of picking Joe Biden as his running mate, at the top of the "cons" he wrote: "has a propensity for making hard to explain...

Ballmer Sees Global Crisis Hitting Microsoft

" Ballmer Sees Global Crisis Hitting Microsoft Topics:Technology | Information Technology Sectors:Software and Computer Services | Software | Technology Microsoft [MSFT  26.14    1.13  (+4.52%)   ] Chief Executive Steve...

Clean world, wave energy from coast to coast, first european electricity ...

The renewable energy sector has received a boost with the inauguration of the world's first commercial wave power project off the Portuguese coast. 30 - 100 MW extension Wave park in planning. Explainer:...

Environment: Solar plants in deserts could yield water and crops

Well, this sounds incredible; combining sun and seawater to make deserts yield food:" The Sahara forest project will use seawater and solar power to grow food in greenhouses across the desert. Photograph: Exploration Architecture Vast...

World's biggest solar plants to be built in California [Again; New Story!]

Amazingly, this is a different project than was reported at NowPublic a little over a year ago; this project is 2 installations and is 10 times the size of that one, and will produce as much electricity as a standard dirty coal plant, when they're operating at full capacity...

Tidal power feeds electricity to National Grid in world first

"Working like an underwater windmill, the turbine's two rotors are propelled by some of the world's fastest tidal flows that stream in and out of the Lough at speeds of up to 8 knots. It is moored to the sea floor...

Solar power from Saharan sun could provide Europe's electricity, says EU

"A tiny rectangle superimposed on the vast expanse of the Sahara captures the seductive appeal of the audacious plan to cut Europe's carbon emissions by harnessing the fierce power of the desert sun. Dwarfed by...

Giant kites to tap power of the high wind

"A traditional childhood pastime could provide a breakthrough in renewable energy, after successful experiments in flying a giant kite at one of Europe's top research centres.Scientists from Delft University of...

Most firms pay no income taxes - Congress

Study finds that the majority of domestic and foreign corporations in the United States avoid paying federal income taxes."NEW YORK (CNNMoney.com) -- Nearly two-thirds of U.S. companies and 68% of foreign corporations do not pay federal income taxes, according to a...

“3 Little Words Which Generated $$$ Millions in Sales”

"When you know the formula like I do - which took just 3 words to generate millions of dollars in sales for one product - which is also the same formula which sells your products and or services - don’t you...

How to turn water into rocket fuel – scientists unlock power of the sun

Combining Solar energy with hydrogen technology could be the future for domestic heating and light..."Scientists have devised a cheap and simple method of turning water into rocket fuel using solar power in a development that could generate a new source of green energy for...

iPhone 3G Shortage: PR Stunt or controlled damage

"Nobody knows how to play with the media more than Apple does, even when a bad news can damage their profits Apple turns it into good news and generate more positive buzz than bad. Take for example the recently...

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